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PTBP3 polypyrimidine tract binding protein 3

Gene ID: 9991, updated on 27-Aug-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: ROD1

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene binds RNA and is a regulator of cell differentiation. The encoded protein preferentially binds to poly(G) and poly(U) sequences in vitro. Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2011]

Genomic context

Location:
9q32
Sequence:
Chromosome: 9; NC_000009.12 (112217715..112379882, complement)
Total number of exons:
18

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